Assistant Dean for Student Recruitment & Admissions

Essential Functions (Principal Duties and Job Responsibilities):

• Support the School of Medicine in advancing the mission, vision, and goals of SOM through policy and program development related to admissions and student recruitment.

• Provide leadership, supervision, and mentorship for admissions, alumni, and enrollment marketing.

• Collaborate with financial aid and registrar personnel.

• Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of recruitment strategies to attract a diverse and highly qualified applicant pool.

• Direct and actively participate in all components of the admissions cycle, including application review, interview coordination, candidate evaluation, and matriculation processes.

• Ensure timely, accurate, and effective communication with prospective students, applicants, and matriculates.

• Partner with the Institutional Effectiveness division to collect, analyze, and report admissions and enrollment data to support decision-making, institutional reporting, and continuous improvement.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify enrollment trends, barriers to enrollment, and opportunities for growth.

• Collaborate with the Communications and Marketing team to develop, implement, and assess strategic marketing and communication plans for prospective student recruitment in collaboration with internal and external partners.

• Ensure compliance with all institutional policies and accreditation standards related to admissions, recruitment, and matriculation.

• Serve as a liaison between Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, Student Credentialing, and other institutional offices to streamline the student enrollment experience.

• Plan and execute admissions events, including open houses, interview days, recruitment fairs, and orientations.

• Represent SOM at recruitment and outreach events locally, regionally, and nationally.

• Participate in institutional committees and contribute to accreditation activities and reports as assigned.

• Respond to inquiries from prospective applicants and currently enrolled students on a broad range of student services topics, providing accurate, timely, and professional communication.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Preferred:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong leadership, team-building, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement, and assess strategic enrollment initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems, student information systems, and data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of higher education admissions practices, compliance, and accreditation standards. Commitment to MMC SOM's mission, vision, and values.

Education and Experience Required:

• Doctoral degree (DO, EdD, MD, or PhD) in higher education, student services, enrollment management, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in a student services, admissions, or enrollment management division at a college or university, preferably in a health sciences educational setting.
• Ability to travel as needed for recruitment and outreach purposes

Experience Preferred:

• Experience in a medical or health sciences educational environment.

• Prior experience in osteopathic medical education.

• Teaching experience.

• Supervisory background with demonstrated success in staff development and team leadership.

Licensure, Certification or Registration Required:

·         Board Certification in specialty if applicable